Waterproof Capabilities Of The Sony Xperia V Put To The Test

Competition in the smartphone market is now fiercer than
ever. Because virtually every new model boasts the latest high-end
specifications, manufacturers are now competing when it comes to the durability
of their new models. For example, devices like the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active and
Sony Xperia Z are officially certified as both dust proof and waterproof,
giving the phones further appeal alongside their impressive specifications.

Perhaps the best known example of a high end smartphone
model with waterproof credentials is the Sony Xperia Z. The device is fully
IP55/IP57 compliant, meaning it has been officially certified as waterproof and
dust proof. In order to gain these ratings, the phone was subject to tests
which require it to be submerged in one metre of water for 30 minutes without
being damaged. These attributes are also shared with its midrange counterpart,
the Xperia V (Sony Xperia V contracts compared here).

Xperia Blog has recently reported on a news story from
Taiwan, which demonstrates that the device is even more durable than its official
certifications portray. Apparently, an Sony Xperia V owner accidentally dropped
his smartphone into the sea whilst capturing video footage, and of course
assumed that he would not see it again. Obviously, he assumed that he would
never see the phone again, but by pure chance it was found by snorkelers in the
same area four days later. Impressively, the phone was still in full working
order and they were able to contact the owners from the handset's phonebook,
and return the handset to its rightful owner.

Amazingly, the Sony Xperia V appeared not to have sustained any damage. Also, because the phone was in video capture mode when it fell into
the sea, it captured 30 minutes of footage from the seabed, with surprisingly
good sound and video quality, and can be viewed on the accompanying YouTube
video.

Of course, this is an extreme case, as the owner was very
lucky to have his phone returned. However, this story perfectly demonstrates
just how durable the Sony Xperia V actually is, and is way beyond what its
official waterproof certifications would suggest. If you're in the market for a
waterproof smart phone, this is perhaps the best possible advertising for the
Sony Xperia V.